Efteling, the fairytale theme park in the Netherlands, has announced its newest thrill ride – a suspended launch coaster called Missie Luminar set to open in 2029.
Missie Luminar will be the theme park’s first suspended launch coaster, offering speed, surprising elements and several moments of weightlessness.
The ride experience begins with a spectacular launch from a scientific institute, with visitors embarking on a mission into the unknown as they attempt to break through the light barrier, Efteling said in a press release.
“Missie Luminar will be a fantastic addition to our collection of thrill rides. This type of roller coaster is new to Efteling. The top speed reaches 80 km/h, but it may feel even faster,” said Fons Jurgens, CEO of Efteling.
“All of this creates excitement from start to finish. It will be a truly unique and distinctive experience, even more so because of its location."
As above, Missie Luminar is located in the Island of the Five Senses, Efteling's main entrance area, which also houses the House of the Five Senses, the Efteling Grand Hotel, the Efteling Theatre, and the Aquanura water show.
"Missie Luminar completes the Island of the Five Senses themed area. Visitors will see the vehicles racing past as soon as they enter Efteling, setting the tone for their day at the park," said Jurgens.
Since opening in 1952, Efteling has grown to become one of Europe's biggest theme parks
"We still have a little while to wait, but we’re looking forward to seeing our visitors’ first reactions.”
Earlier this year, Efteling launched its new family-friendly drop tower attraction, named Hooghmoed. The park later revealed the name and design of its new Raveleijn attraction.
Since opening in 1952, Efteling has grown to become one of Europe's biggest theme parks, welcoming more than 130 million visitors.
Images courtesy of Efteling
